Japanese Word · Intermediate
蜥蜴の尻尾切り
the behavior of some lizards to drop their tail in order to escape a predator
Pronunciation: [to̞ka̠ɡe̞ no̞ ɕip̚po̞ kʲiɾʲi]
Meaning
the behavior of some lizards to drop their tail in order to escape a predator
Example
組織のトップは、組織を防衛するために辞任することが多い。 […] 「トカゲの尻尾切り」ではなく、「トカゲの頭切り」「首のすげ替え」によって組織防衛である。
Often the head of an organization will resign to protect the organization. […] Rather than “cutting the lizard’s tail”
Practice tips
- Practice 蜥蜴の尻尾切り out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.